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The Body Toxic: How the Hazardous Chemistry of Everyday Things Threatens Our Health and Well-being Paperback – July 21, 2009

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We are running a collective chemical fever that we cannot break. Everyone everywhere now carries a dizzying array of chemical contaminants, the by-products of modern industry and innovation, that contribute to a host of developmental deficits and health problems in ways just now being understood. These toxic substances, unknown to our grandparents, accumulate in our fat, bones, blood, and organs as a consequence of womb-to-tomb exposure to industrial substances as common as the products that contain them. Almost everything we encounter―from soap to soup cans, computers to clothing―contributes to a chemical load unique to each of us. Scientists studying the phenomenon refer to it as "chemical body burden," and in The Body Toxic, the investigative journalist Nena Baker explores the many factors that have given rise to this condition.

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“Powerful . . .An eye-opening exposé.” ―John Marshall, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

“Chilling.” ―Kate Nolan, The Arizona Republic

“Illuminating . . . Throughout The Body Toxic, Baker gives consumers information to help them make ‘informed decisions.'” ―Seth Shulman, The Washington Post Book World

“Startling.” ―Elizabeth Grossman, TheOregonian

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Nena Baker is a former staff writer for The Arizona Republic and The Oregonian. Her award-winning investigation of Nike's Indonesian factories led to numerous improvements for workers. She is the author of The Body Toxic: How the Hazardous Chemistry of Everyday Things Threatens Our Health and Well-being.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ North Point Press; First Edition (July 21, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0865477469
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0865477469
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.65 x 8.5 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2008
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This book is well researched and invaluable to understanding the hazardous chemicals that we are exposed to every day. Its strength is that the author, Ms. Baker, does not make conclusory statements without factual and scientific substantiation, like some books in this area unfortunately do. (Compare "The Body Toxic" with "Poisoned Profits: The Toxic Assault on Our Children.") Ms. Baker carefully and precisely sets forth the scientific facts underlying the book's theme yet does so in an engaging way by including real-life stories that illustrate the hazards behind the scientific facts. The way that she exposes the dangers of assuming that the FDA is protecting the public with regard to these chemicals is especially compelling. In summary, "The Body Toxic" is an exceptionally well-written investigative book that we can't afford to ignore.
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Denise Koroslev
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read! Most people don't realize how many ...
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2015
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A must read! Most people don't realize how many toxins we are exposed to on a daily basis from products we use and how long the companies who manufacture these products have known what effects they have on us. A very informative book that hopefully will scare you into asking more questions and being more aware of what you are buying.
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Linda
4.0 out of 5 stars We Are Really Killing Ourselves!
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2011
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I was aware of some of the hidden dangers in chemicals, cleaners, make-up etc. The book gave more examples of these toxic substances. We really are not aware what we are doing to our bodies on a day to day basis. And what's even more interesting is how these companies can get away with poisoning us without any consequences!
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Michele R. Klessig
5.0 out of 5 stars It's horrible what we are surrounded with today!
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2011
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After reading this book the harsh reality of exactly how toxic our world has become comes to light. From the very pots and pans we eat off of to the very food we put in our mouths we all are suffering from chemicals and a huge toxic burden!
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rafaleo93
1.0 out of 5 stars Chemical Textbook
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2020
All this book is is a list of chemicals that are bad for the body and how they are not regulated in the US. By the third chapter, it felt like I had heard enough about random chemicals that were unhealthy.
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Camille
3.0 out of 5 stars important content, author style and knowledge lacking
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2010
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The idea and content of this book is important, relevant and current. The authors writing style is choppy and distracting, I felt he was rambling and could have been more selective with content.
The author requires a have a higher level of chemistry knowledge. I (like most people) do not want to read a chemistry text book however, he lacked in his ability to understand the science enough to simplify it for easy and clear explanation.
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Stacey
5.0 out of 5 stars Scary
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Will open your eyes...
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Chris Boone
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for anyone planning to have children or young ones in their lives.
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2013
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This should be required reading for any young couple planning to have children! Awesome collection of facts, studies and information about the toxins surrounding us and which ones to stay clear of.
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Suzanne J
3.0 out of 5 stars Good information
Reviewed in Australia on December 22, 2019
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Contains good information but the style didn't make it particularly readable for me. I have read a number of books on this topic and this one was the least engaging.
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Lion
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent ouvrage sur les danger des produits de l'industrie pétrochimique
Reviewed in France on April 2, 2011
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Excellent ouvrage sur les danger des produits de l'industrie pétrochimique : clair, chaque chapitre s'intéressant à un aspect du problème (plastique, cosmétiques, Téfal, BBDE, Monsanto), avec un historique et des outils pour se prémunir. A lire absolument. Lire également "No More Dirty Looks" à propos des cosmétiques, de O'Connor et Spunt.
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